Chapter 145 Are You Kidding Me?


    Chapter 145 Are You Kidding Me?


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    Suddenly, Tracy remembered how, ever since her 18th birthday, the Jackmans had kept ming her without any proof.


    At first, she tried to defend herself, then she just got quiet out of disappointment. Eventually, when it kept happening, she stopped even trying to exin.


    It was like she’d gotten used to their brainwashing and maniption.


    But she hadn’t done anything wrong. Why should she have to prove herself just because they suspected her?


    Why should she take the me when she showed all the evidence and they still refused to believe her?


    The doubts were all in their heads, and they were the ones refusing to trust her side. If they wanted to use her, they should be the ones proving it.


    At that moment, Tracy felt like she’d broken free from some chains, gaining a clear sense of what was real deep inside her.


    Meanwhile, Erin’s face turned pale.


    She looked around at the other guests, who were casting sideways nces at the Jackmans with some disgust.


    The Jackmans just stared nkly at Tracy, guilt shing on their faces.


    Erin suddenly panicked, like something she’d depended on was slipping away from her control.


    She quickly stepped forward and said, “I don’t think Tracy did this. It’s gotta be a misunderstanding. Let’s all calm down.”


    Her voice got everyone’s attention. If one listened closely, one would notice a tremble in her tone.


    But no one picked up on that. They only saw her eyes reddening with tears, which pulled at their hearts for a moment.


    Erin walked over and softly shook Benjamin’s hand. “Dad, I believe Tracy. She said she’s been on camera the whole time since she came into the hotel. I trust her.


    “Maybe, like Tracy said, the camera outside the gift room didn’t catch her. If we start showing footage, it’d just look like we don’t trust Tracy. That would be embarrassing, right?”


    Benjamin hated being made a joke of. He took a moment, looked around, and frowned slightly.


    He had invited the media to the party to celebrate his daughter’s birthday. Whatever happened today was bound to get out, and there was no stopping it now.


    All he could do was try to limit the damage.


    He turned to Tracy. “Since you were my ughter. I’ll let this slide this time. I won’t me you. Just leave.”


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    Chapter 145 Are You Kidding Me?


    His words sounded generous, but his eyes were cold and dark as he looked at her.


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    Daphne, who had stayed quiet until now, finally spoke up, following Benjamin’s lead. “Tracy, you may not be our real daughter, but we raised you all these years. We’ve always treated you like family.


    “To me, you’re just as important as Erin. So behave yourself and stop causing trouble.”


    She looked torn and heartbroken, like a mother hurt deeply by her child. But with that endless motherly love, she was ready to forgive and take her rebellious kid back.


    If it had happened two years ago, Tracy might’ve been moved by that.


    But now? She felt nothing but distance and difort. She didn’t want to get close to Daphne at all.


    Ronald, who had been silent, watched Tracy closely and noticed her difort right away.


    He didn’t hesitate and let out a sarcasticugh. “Mrs. Jackman, your motherly love is something else.


    “When CeeCee was being wronged and even hit, you just stood there doing nothing. Now that she’s standing up for herself, you step in with your so-called parental favor, trying to guilt-trip her into backing down and stopping the fuss.


    “Are you kidding me?”


    Ronald’s words were brutally blunt. For someone like Daphne, who saw herself as upper ss, it felt like a p in the face.


    As the Jackmans’ expressions changed, Tracy couldn’t help but let out augh.


    Her suddenugh broke the silence, immediately grabbing everyone’s attention.


    To Daphne, thatugh was just as insulting as Ronald’s harsh words.


    “You… you…


    She trembled, pointing at Tracy. Her face flushed, but she couldn’t finish her sentence.


    Andrew quickly stepped up to support Daphne, who looked like she might faint from anger. Then, he turned to Tracy with a cold, disappointed look. “Haven’t you made enough of a scene already?


    “You’re just jealous because Erin got so many gifts and you only got the one from Grandpa.


    “I know you think it’s unfair, but have you ever thought why? If you hadn’t acted so foolishly and wrongly. maybe you’d have some friends.”


    Maybe Ronald’s blunt words had knocked some sense into her. The harsh things that used to hurt her no longer bothered Tracy.


    Before Ronald could say anything back, she gently pulled him aside.


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